Paralegal
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Energy Transfer, a Fortune 50 organization, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering Americaโs energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Childrenโs Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. Come join our award winning 10,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
This position comes with world class compensation, benefits, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and PTO.
Summary:
This position is responsible for fuel supply contract related activities and negotiations with dealer customers to ensure adherence to established laws, regulations and Company processes, policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft, review, and negotiate dealer and distributor contracts, amendments, terminations, deeds of trust, promissory notes and ancillary documents
- Possess and maintain strong professional knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and legal risks
- Manage the contract lifecycle by ensuring compliance with process metrics, assist with issues, escalations, and obtaining necessary approvals and signatures
- Prepare legal correspondence such as violation and default notices, terminations and renewals of contracts
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and/or ad hoc reports for various internal customers such as Accounting, Internal Audit, and Executive Administration.
- Update document repository with any new, amended and/or changed documents and data; maintain proper filing of records for various audit purposes
- Research and respond to internal and external inquiries
- Assist with corporate or dealer closings, as needed, drafting, reviewing and notarizing documents, reviewing file and/or materials, or answering questions
- Collaborate with management, counsel, and various departments in establishing and implementing the process and procedures for the integration of the newly acquired contracts, properties, etc.
- Understand and utilize contracting policies and procedures; assist with the development of additional contract procedures and continually strive to improve effectiveness of the contract function.
- Research and review customer corporate documents
- Maintain proper filing of records for various audit purposes
- Coordinate with internal customers to resolve customer and internal business issues
- Work as a team in achieving Company objectives
- Perform other relevant functions as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required
Required
- 2 - 5 years of legal experience in contract administration
- Bachelorโs degree is required
- Paralegal studies and/or nationally recognized contract administration certification
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers and vendors.
- Self-starter and ability to self-manage
- Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential
- Ability to work independently and in a group environment with strong interpersonal and team working skills
Preferred
- Prior experience in wholesale fuel distribution business
- Transactional experience reviewing and preparing real estate documents, closing instructions, and dealing with attorneys, title companies and lenders; lease administration
- Must be a detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining goals/tasks.
- Should have good PC skills to include all MS Office products, Salesforce and Filenet.
- Must possess sound reasoning skills and be able to multi-task and maintain focus while sometimes working in high pressure situations.
- Sound organizational skills
- Notary commissioned in Texas
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.